Video Editor/Producer

About the Role

WQED Multimedia seeks an imaginative, highly skilled, and self-motivated Video Editor / Producer to create compelling marketing and promotional content that elevates the WQED brand and connects audiences with our rich variety of programs across television, radio, and streaming platforms.

 

This creative storyteller will play a key role in helping more people discover the depth and breadth of WQED’s offerings—developing fresh, innovative campaigns that highlight our local storytelling, classical music, education, and PBS programming. The ideal candidate brings curiosity, initiative, and a passion for experimenting with new approaches to engage audiences across broadcast, digital, and social platforms.

 

Submissions without a portfolio or work samples will not be reviewed. Please include links showcasing your editing and creative work, along with a cover letter briefly sharing how you would help more neighbors experience all that WQED offers.

 

This hybrid role requires a collaborative, in-person presence at least three days per week at WQED’s studios in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Edit and produce promotional videos—including on-air promos, digital spots, and social content—that highlight WQED’s programs, initiatives, and community impact.
• Collaborate with producers, marketers, and content teams to develop creative campaigns that build awareness and drive audience engagement.
• Design multi-platform promotional content optimized for broadcast, streaming, web, newsletters, and social media.
• Create short-form video and motion assets supporting program launches, station events, and community initiatives.
• Ensure brand consistency, editorial accuracy, and accessibility across all promotional materials.
• Coordinate scheduling and delivery of promos to maximize visibility across WQED’s platforms.
• Contribute to campaign planning and brainstorming sessions, offering fresh ideas for storytelling and promotion.
• Assist with live events and community activations, capturing or editing content as part of broader outreach efforts.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in fast-paced production workflows while meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards of quality.

 

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in video production, marketing, or a related field.
• Strong editing skills with a demonstrated ability to craft engaging, brand-aligned promotional content.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere or comparable professional editing software required.
• Experience with After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator a plus.
• Familiarity with audio production tools (e.g., Sequoia or Pro Tools) and podcasting workflows beneficial but not required.
• Experience creating and optimizing content for social and digital platforms, with an understanding of analytics and engagement strategies.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across marketing, production, and digital teams.
• Enthusiasm for WQED’s mission and community-centered storytelling.

 

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, hourly position with a pay range of $29.00–$36.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. Benefits include a PPO health insurance plan; employer-paid dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; and—after 12 months—a 5% employer contribution to a 403(b) retirement plan.

 

Equal Employment Opportunity

WQED Multimedia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate the diversity of the communities we serve and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, supportive workplace for all. Applicants with disabilities or those needing reasonable accommodation may contact [email protected].